Background While there is a general consensus of the impact of an orthogeriatric
organisation in terms of elderly patient mortality post hip fracture, it is unclear which, among …

Hip fractures are a very serious socio-economic problem in western countries. Since the
1950s, orthogeriatric units have introduced improvements in the care of geriatric patients …

Objectives: to evaluate orthogeriatric and nurse-led fracture liaison service (FLS) models of
post-hip fracture care in terms of impact on mortality (30 days and 1 year) and second hip …

Background To meet the special needs of older patients with fragility fractures, models for
collaborative orthogeriatric care have been developed. The objective of our study was to …

Background Hip fracture in elderly patients is a rising global public health concern because
of population ageing, and increasing frailty. Long-term morbidity related to poor …

Background: admission to orthogeriatric units improves clinical outcomes for patients with
hip fracture; however, little is known about the underlying mechanisms. Objective: to …

Background Delirium is common in older hip fracture patients, yet its association with
mortality after hip fracture remains uncertain. This study aimed to determine whether …

Background Studies investigating the relationship between malnutrition and post‐discharge
mortality following acute hip fracture yield conflicting results. This study aimed to determine …

Background: For older individuals who sustain a hip fracture, the presence of dementia can
influence their access to hospital-based rehabilitation. Purpose: This study compares the …

BACKGROUND Elderly patients commonly suffer isolated hip fractures, causing significant
morbidity and mortality. The use of orthogeriatrics (OG) management services, in which …